CHISTA DANESHMAND
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Results-driven General Manager, Business Strategist, and Marketing Leader with extensive experience in business transformation, revenue growth, and organizational leadership. Proven expertise in strategic planning, marketing, digital transformation, and operations management, optimizing customer experience, corporate training, and brand positioning for competitive advantage.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager | Business & Strategy Lead
ISTCO S.A.
Tehran, Iran
08.2019 - Current
- Led company-wide business transformation, driving 17% revenue growth through marketing & sales
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, increasing conversion rates by 20%
- Negotiated key contracts with vendors & clients, achieving 23% cost savings
- Implemented leadership strategies, boosting employee engagement by 20%
Business Advisor & Board Member
TAT Group
Tehran, Iran
03.2012 - Current
- Developed market entry strategies, securing venture capital funding
- Led competitive analysis initiatives, increasing client revenue by 39%
- Identified business growth opportunities, expanding market share by 10%
ESL Instructor | Corporate Trainer
Self-Employed
Tehran, Iran
01.2011 - Current
- Designed & delivered Business English & IELTS programs, with 78% of students scoring Band 7+
- Integrated digital learning tools (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Quizlet, Zoom)
- Implemented task-based learning & flipped classrooms for enhanced engagement
Operations Manager
HVI Logistics
Tehran, Iran
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Optimized marine & land transport operations, reducing costs by 37%
- Negotiated international contracts, strengthening market presence
- Implemented business intelligence tools, increasing efficiency
Instructor – MBA Department
Industrial Management Institute
Tehran, Iran
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led business communication & research workshops for MBA students
Commercial Manager Assistant
TTARA Group
Tehran, Iran
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Supported commercial & general managers in business development initiatives
- Managed procurement & logistics, improving operational efficiency
- Developed market research reports to support strategic decisions
Customer Service Supervisor
Hamgan Kar Sanaat
Tehran, Iran
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed customer accounts, increasing retention by 25%
- Developed customer service training, reducing complaints by 15%
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - Marketing
University of Bordeaux
12-2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Edith Cowan University
06-2014
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Payam E Noor
05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Kar Higher Education Institution
06-2005
Skills
- Strategic Business Management
- Marketing & Brand Development
- Digital Transformation
- Corporate Training & Workforce Development
- Business Process Optimization
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Revenue Growth Strategies
- Change Management
- Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- TESOL Diploma, UNI-Prep, 05/01/22
- Diploma in Business Communication Skills, Alison, 02/01/25
- Diploma in Human Resource Management, Alison, 06/01/22
- OHSAS 18001:2007 - Occupational Health & Safety Management, Alison, 08/01/23
- Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace, Alison, 08/01/23
- Chartering, Shipping Association of Iran, 04/01/15, 05/01/15
- Fundamental of Project Management, TUV Academy, 06/01/07, 07/01/07
Languages
- English, Fluent (IELTS 8, CLB 9+)
- Persian, Native
- Spanish, Lower Intermediate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
General Manager | Business & Strategy Lead
ISTCO S.A.
08.2019 - Current
Instructor – MBA Department
Industrial Management Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
HVI Logistics
07.2014 - 08.2019
Business Advisor & Board Member
TAT Group
03.2012 - Current
ESL Instructor | Corporate Trainer
Self-Employed
01.2011 - Current
Commercial Manager Assistant
TTARA Group
09.2010 - 03.2012
Customer Service Supervisor
Hamgan Kar Sanaat
09.2009 - 09.2010
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) - Marketing
University of Bordeaux
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Edith Cowan University
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Payam E Noor
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Kar Higher Education Institution
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